OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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Question
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What is probably the easiest way that doctors can test for a specific viral infection?
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test for antibodies that bind to antigens on that virus
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extract macrophages and test MHC proteins
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look for histamine in blood
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check stool sample for virus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Samples can be collected in several ways. A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. A tissue sample can be taken directly from the infection, such as a throat swab or skin scraping. A sample of stool, urine, or nasal washings may be taken.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nucleic acid testing is a molecular technology that detects viral DNA or RNA. The detection of specific DNA and RNA from viruses is mainly performed by PCR.
Detailed explanation-3: -Enzyme immunoassays (EIA or ELISA) for detection of virus and/or viral antigen.
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